Missouri Constitution Review

How long were indigenous societies in the area that became Missouri before European settlement?

• 12,000 years

• 2 days

• 12 days

• 1 year

What was bought by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803?

• Statue of Liberty
• Eiffel Tower
• Louisiana Purchase
• Declaration of Independence

What was the capital of the Missouri territory (prior to statehood)?

• Springfield
• Jefferson City
• St. Louis
• Kansas City

What was the Missouri Compromise?

• The Missouri Compromise was a legislation passed by the United States Congress in 1820 to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states.
• The Missouri Compromise was a law passed by the United States Congress in 1820 to ban slavery in all states.
• The Missouri Compromise was a military conflict between Missouri and neighboring states in 1820.
• The Missouri Compromise was a treaty signed between the United States and Mexico in 1820.

What year did Missouri become a state?

• 1800
• 1850
• 1900
• 1821

What is the current capital of Missouri?

• Springfield
• St. Louis
• Kansas City
• Jefferson City

How many US Senators does Missouri have?

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 2

How many members of the US House of Representatives does Missouri have?

• 8
• 5
• 10
• 15

What does Missouri's state motto mean in English?

• One nation, under God

• The welfare of the people be the supreme law

• The show me state

• The gateway to the west

Missouri is currently on its (a)   state constitution, which was ratified in 1945.

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• first
• second
• third
• tenth